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“There is no convincing evidence that circumcision is useful or necessary in terms of prevention or hygiene... Non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors is contrary to the rule that minors may only be exposed to medical treatments if illness or abnormalities are present, or if it can be convincingly demonstrated that the medical intervention is in the interest of the child... Non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors conflicts with the child’s right to autonomy and physical integrity.” --2010 Royal Australasian College of Physicians